October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, several nonprofit organizations are coming together to host an event aimed at raising awareness and providing education on intimate partner violence. The event, titled...
Farmersville rolls into bye week 4-1 with win over Gainesville in district opener
Farmersville senior wide receiver Drake Grimes celebrates during Friday's 45-14 road win over Gainesville. Photo by Victor Tapia / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The Farmersville football team is on a roll heading into its bye week. The Farmers...
Volleyball roundup: Farmersville sweeps Rains in final preseason match
Senior Bella Holland, pictured in previous action, had the go-ahead kill for the Lady Farmers in the first set of Tuesday's match at Rains. Farmersville defeated Rains in three sets. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By David Wolman [email protected] The...
Sheriff gives law enforcement update to Rotarians
Collin County Sheriff Skinner discusses jail expansion at a recent Farmersville Rotary meeting. Collin County is in the middle of a fight to the death over drugs and Sheriff Jim Skinner said he is not going to depend on the federal government to assist in that fight....
School accountability grades still blocked
An Austin judge has continued the court order blocking the Texas Education Agency (TEA) from releasing its A-F accountability ratings for public schools. Travis County Judge Daniella DeSeta Lyttle scheduled a trial in February on the suit filed by five independent...
Local author launches second book
Amber Bynum celebrated the release of her second novel, “Never Till Now,” at 12 Stories Coffee in downtown Farmersville last month. Courtesy photo Indie author Amber Bynum never imagined that her love for small-town life and storytelling would lead to the creation of...
Haunted happenings at historical home
New this year to the Farmersville Historical Society Candlelight Tour is the mock “live wake” of the youngest daughter, Margaret (Maggie), who tragically died at age 12. Courtesy photo For those brave enough to explore the eerie past of the Bain-Honaker House, the...
Early voting begins soon
Potential voters have until Monday, Oct. 7, to register to cast a ballot in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election. Friday, Oct. 25, is the last day for registered voters to apply for a mail-in ballot. In-person early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Nov. 1....
Volleyball roundup: Farmersville earns 20th win with sweep of Rains
Farmersville senior outside Kenah Brown has helped to lead the Lady Farmers to a 20-12 record. The Lady Farmers begin District 13-4A play at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Farmers Arena against Sunnyvale. Photo by Oladipo Awowale / C&S Media By David Wolman...